NORTHGATE CROSSING
Carrying NORTHGATE CROSSING over HARDY TOLL RD
0.6 MI SE OF IH 45, Harris, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORTHGATE CROSSING
The NORTHGATE CROSSING bridge in Harris, Texas carries NORTHGATE CROSSING over HARDY TOLL RD. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORTHGATE CROSSING compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 121020AA9955003
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTHGATE CROSSING is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NORTHGATE CROSSING against other structures in Harris and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NORTHGATE CROSSING?
NORTHGATE CROSSING in Harris, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORTHGATE CROSSING inspected?
NORTHGATE CROSSING's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTHGATE CROSSING is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NORTHGATE CROSSING?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NORTHGATE CROSSING.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORTHGATE CROSSING?
Ownership is not specified for NORTHGATE CROSSING in the NBI.
How old is NORTHGATE CROSSING and does age affect safety?
NORTHGATE CROSSING was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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